In 1912, astronomer Victor Hess discovered strange, high-energy particles called “cosmic rays.” Since then, researchers have hunted for their birthplaces. Today, we know about some of the cosmic ray “launch
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Stanford spinoff EraDrive claims $1 million NASA contract
SAN FRANCISCO – EraDrive, a Stanford spinoff, won a $1 million NASA contract to detect, identify and track space objects. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free
Hubble Spies Swirling Spiral
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 3285B, a member of the Hydra I cluster of galaxies. ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. J. Foley (UC Santa Cruz)
Nobody Owns the Moon...And That's Going to be a Problem
In January of 2024, the company Astrobiotic was set to make history with the first privately-developed lander, named Peregrine, to reach the Lunar surface, sent aboard a United Launch Alliance’s
Lunar Dust Mitigation Requires Collaboration And Lots of Tests
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If our Solar System seems stable, it’s because our short lifespans make it seem that way. Earth revolves, night follows day, the Moon moves through light and shadow, and the
PARIS — Three European aerospace companies expect to decide by next month whether to combine their space divisions, something that could still take years to win regulatory approvals. At a
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2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invites the community to help celebrate the center’s 65th anniversary during a free public
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Better understanding the lunar lighting environment will help NASA prepare astronauts for the harsh environment Artemis III Moonwalkers will experience on their mission. NASA’s Artemis III mission will build on
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